BRIAN PATTEN was born in Liverpool. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include Love Poems, Storm Damage, Grinning Jack and Armada. His verse for children includes Gargling with Jelly, Thawing Frozen Frogs and Juggling with Gerbils. Brian Patten is a popular performer of his work, and he has written children's plays and the award winning novel, Mr Moon's Last Case. Amongst his recent books for children is The Story Giant, an adaptation of stories from around the world. BRIAN PATTEN was born in Liverpool. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include Love Poems, Storm Damage, Grinning Jack and Armada. His verse for children includes Gargling with Jelly, Thawing Frozen Frogs and Juggling with Gerbils. Brian Patten is a popular performer of his work, and he has written children's plays and the award winning novel, Mr Moon's Last Case. Amongst his recent books for children is The Story Giant, an adaptation of stories from around the world.